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Northern Chick: amendments to web link

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	When applied to the treatment of [[Healthcare Waste]], the mechanism of microbialinactivation is thermal. It is important for the [[Waste]] to be wet, either as a result of moisture naturally occurring in the waste stream or by the addition of moisture in the form of steam. The combination of the two – microwaves and moisture – creates the thermal process<ref name="Health" />. Some treatment processes utilise [[Microwaves]] to heat water to form steam, which is then applied to the infectious [[Waste]] stream. “Dry” microwave systems are also available. These use direct microwave energy in a nitrogen atmosphere to treat the waste and produce higher treatment temperatures than those used by “wet” microwave technologies<ref name="Health" />.		When applied to the treatment of [[Healthcare Waste]], the mechanism of microbialinactivation is thermal. It is important for the [[Waste]] to be wet, either as a result of moisture naturally occurring in the waste stream or by the addition of moisture in the form of steam. The combination of the two – microwaves and moisture – creates the thermal process<ref name="Health" />. Some treatment processes utilise [[Microwaves]] to heat water to form steam, which is then applied to the infectious [[Waste]] stream. “Dry” microwave systems are also available. These use direct microwave energy in a nitrogen atmosphere to treat the waste and produce higher treatment temperatures than those used by “wet” microwave technologies<ref name="Health" />.

	[[Microwaves\|Microwave]] treatment units can be either on-site installations or mobile treatment vehicles. The processing usually includes front-end shredding of the waste, both to increase the efficacy of the microwave treatment and to reduce the volume of the end waste for disposal. If the waste is dry, water is introduced and the wet waste is introduced to the microwave chamber<ref name="Mals">[https://www.malsparo.com/treat2.htm/ Malsparo]</ref>. Typical operation is at 2450 Hz. Microwave power causes the temperature of the water to increase. If an [[Autoclaving\|autoclave]] provides heat from outside the waste, the microwave unit transmits energy as microwaves and that energy turns into heat inside the wet waste<ref name="Mals" />.		[[Microwaves\|Microwave]] treatment units can be either on-site installations or mobile treatment vehicles. The processing usually includes front-end shredding of the waste, both to increase the efficacy of the microwave treatment and to reduce the volume of the end waste for disposal. If the waste is dry, water is introduced and the wet waste is introduced to the microwave chamber<ref name="Mals">[https://www.malsparo.com/treat2.htm Malsparo]</ref>. Typical operation is at 2450 Hz. Microwave power causes the temperature of the water to increase. If an [[Autoclaving\|autoclave]] provides heat from outside the waste, the microwave unit transmits energy as microwaves and that energy turns into heat inside the wet waste<ref name="Mals" />.

	[[Microwaves\|Microwave]] disinfection works only when there is water in the waste because the radiation directly works on the water, not the solid components of the waste<ref name="Mals" />. For this reason, treatment units are often supplied with a humidifier. Processing time is in the region of 20 minutes per batch<ref name="Mals" />. With enough power the water is converted to steam and makes all of the waste around 100°C. The entire process takes place within a single vessel<ref name="Mals" />.		[[Microwaves\|Microwave]] disinfection works only when there is water in the waste because the radiation directly works on the water, not the solid components of the waste<ref name="Mals" />. For this reason, treatment units are often supplied with a humidifier. Processing time is in the region of 20 minutes per batch<ref name="Mals" />. With enough power the water is converted to steam and makes all of the waste around 100°C. The entire process takes place within a single vessel<ref name="Mals" />.

Northern Chick at 11:51, 4 February 2021

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	[[Microwaves\|Microwave]] treatment units can be either on-site installations or mobile treatment vehicles. The processing usually includes front-end shredding of the waste, both to increase the efficacy of the microwave treatment and to reduce the volume of the end waste for disposal. If the waste is dry, water is introduced and the wet waste is introduced to the microwave chamber<ref name="Mals">[https://www.malsparo.com/treat2.htm/ Malsparo]</ref>. Typical operation is at 2450 Hz. Microwave power causes the temperature of the water to increase. If an [[Autoclaving\|autoclave]] provides heat from outside the waste, the microwave unit transmits energy as microwaves and that energy turns into heat inside the wet waste<ref name="Mals" />.		[[Microwaves\|Microwave]] treatment units can be either on-site installations or mobile treatment vehicles. The processing usually includes front-end shredding of the waste, both to increase the efficacy of the microwave treatment and to reduce the volume of the end waste for disposal. If the waste is dry, water is introduced and the wet waste is introduced to the microwave chamber<ref name="Mals">[https://www.malsparo.com/treat2.htm/ Malsparo]</ref>. Typical operation is at 2450 Hz. Microwave power causes the temperature of the water to increase. If an [[Autoclaving\|autoclave]] provides heat from outside the waste, the microwave unit transmits energy as microwaves and that energy turns into heat inside the wet waste<ref name="Mals" />.

	[[Microwaves\|Microwave]] disinfection works only when there is water in the waste because the radiation directly works on the water, not the solid components of the waste<ref name="Mals" />. For this reason, treatment units are often supplied with a humidifier. Processing time is in the region of 20 minutes per batch<ref name="Mals" />. With enough power the water is converted to steam and makes all of the waste around ~~100 degrees C~~. The entire process takes place within a single vessel<ref name="Mals" />.		[[Microwaves\|Microwave]] disinfection works only when there is water in the waste because the radiation directly works on the water, not the solid components of the waste<ref name="Mals" />. For this reason, treatment units are often supplied with a humidifier. Processing time is in the region of 20 minutes per batch<ref name="Mals" />. With enough power the water is converted to steam and makes all of the waste around 100°C. The entire process takes place within a single vessel<ref name="Mals" />.


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Northern Chick at 15:06, 3 February 2021

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	[[Microwaves]] are electromagnetic waves with a frequency between radio waves and infrared waves on the electromagnetic spectrum<ref name="Health">[https://wikiwaste.org.uk/index.php?title=Microwaves&action=edit&redlink=1/ HTM_07_01 Safe Management of Healthcare Waste]</ref>.		[[Microwaves]] are electromagnetic waves with a frequency between radio waves and infrared waves on the electromagnetic spectrum<ref name="Health">[https://wikiwaste.org.uk/index.php?title=Microwaves&action=edit&redlink=1/ HTM_07_01 Safe Management of Healthcare Waste]</ref>.

	When applied to the treatment of [[Healthcare Waste]], the mechanism of microbialinactivation is thermal. It is important for the [[Waste]] to be wet, either as a result of moisture naturally occurring in the waste stream or by the addition of moisture in the form of steam. The combination of the two – microwaves and moisture – creates the thermal process<ref name="Health" />. Some treatment processes utilise ~~microwaves~~ to heat water to form steam, which is then applied to the infectious [[Waste]] stream. “Dry” microwave systems are also available. These use direct microwave energy in a nitrogen atmosphere to treat the waste and produce higher treatment temperatures than those used by “wet” microwave technologies<ref name="Health" />.		When applied to the treatment of [[Healthcare Waste]], the mechanism of microbialinactivation is thermal. It is important for the [[Waste]] to be wet, either as a result of moisture naturally occurring in the waste stream or by the addition of moisture in the form of steam. The combination of the two – microwaves and moisture – creates the thermal process<ref name="Health" />. Some treatment processes utilise [[Microwaves]] to heat water to form steam, which is then applied to the infectious [[Waste]] stream. “Dry” microwave systems are also available. These use direct microwave energy in a nitrogen atmosphere to treat the waste and produce higher treatment temperatures than those used by “wet” microwave technologies<ref name="Health" />.

	Microwave treatment units can be either on-site installations or mobile treatment vehicles. The processing usually includes front-end shredding of the waste, both to increase the efficacy of the microwave treatment and to reduce the volume of the end waste for disposal. If the waste is dry, water is introduced and the wet waste is introduced to the microwave chamber<ref name="Mals">[https://www.malsparo.com/treat2.htm/ Malsparo]</ref>. Typical operation is at 2450 Hz. Microwave power causes the temperature of the water to increase. If an [[Autoclaving\|autoclave]] provides heat from outside the waste, the microwave unit transmits energy as microwaves and that energy turns into heat inside the wet waste<ref name="Mals" />.		[[Microwaves\|Microwave]] treatment units can be either on-site installations or mobile treatment vehicles. The processing usually includes front-end shredding of the waste, both to increase the efficacy of the microwave treatment and to reduce the volume of the end waste for disposal. If the waste is dry, water is introduced and the wet waste is introduced to the microwave chamber<ref name="Mals">[https://www.malsparo.com/treat2.htm/ Malsparo]</ref>. Typical operation is at 2450 Hz. Microwave power causes the temperature of the water to increase. If an [[Autoclaving\|autoclave]] provides heat from outside the waste, the microwave unit transmits energy as microwaves and that energy turns into heat inside the wet waste<ref name="Mals" />.

	Microwave disinfection works only when there is water in the waste because the radiation directly works on the water, not the solid components of the waste<ref name="Mals" />. For this reason, treatment units are often supplied with a humidifier. Processing time is in the region of 20 minutes per batch<ref name="Mals" />. With enough power the water is converted to steam and makes all of the waste around 100 degrees C. The entire process takes place within a single vessel<ref name="Mals" />.		[[Microwaves\|Microwave]] disinfection works only when there is water in the waste because the radiation directly works on the water, not the solid components of the waste<ref name="Mals" />. For this reason, treatment units are often supplied with a humidifier. Processing time is in the region of 20 minutes per batch<ref name="Mals" />. With enough power the water is converted to steam and makes all of the waste around 100 degrees C. The entire process takes place within a single vessel<ref name="Mals" />.


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Northern Chick at 15:03, 3 February 2021

2021-02-03T15:03:18Z

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	Microwave treatment units can be either on-site installations or mobile treatment vehicles. The processing usually includes front-end shredding of the waste, both to increase the efficacy of the microwave treatment and to reduce the volume of the end waste for disposal. If the waste is dry, water is introduced and the wet waste is introduced to the microwave chamber<ref name="Mals">[https://www.malsparo.com/treat2.htm/ Malsparo]</ref>. Typical operation is at 2450 Hz. Microwave power causes the temperature of the water to increase. If an [[Autoclaving\|autoclave]] provides heat from outside the waste, the microwave unit transmits energy as microwaves and that energy turns into heat inside the wet waste<ref name="Mals" />.		Microwave treatment units can be either on-site installations or mobile treatment vehicles. The processing usually includes front-end shredding of the waste, both to increase the efficacy of the microwave treatment and to reduce the volume of the end waste for disposal. If the waste is dry, water is introduced and the wet waste is introduced to the microwave chamber<ref name="Mals">[https://www.malsparo.com/treat2.htm/ Malsparo]</ref>. Typical operation is at 2450 Hz. Microwave power causes the temperature of the water to increase. If an [[Autoclaving\|autoclave]] provides heat from outside the waste, the microwave unit transmits energy as microwaves and that energy turns into heat inside the wet waste<ref name="Mals" />.

	Microwave disinfection works only when there is water in the waste because the radiation directly works on the water, not the solid components of the waste<ref name="Mals" />. For this reason, treatment units are often supplied with a humidifier. Processing time is in the region of 20 minutes per batch<ref name="Mals" />.		Microwave disinfection works only when there is water in the waste because the radiation directly works on the water, not the solid components of the waste<ref name="Mals" />. For this reason, treatment units are often supplied with a humidifier. Processing time is in the region of 20 minutes per batch<ref name="Mals" />. With enough power the water is converted to steam and makes all of the waste around 100 degrees C. The entire process takes place within a single vessel<ref name="Mals" />.


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Northern Chick: Addition of text

2021-02-03T14:58:12Z

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	Microwave treatment units can be either on-site installations or mobile treatment vehicles. The processing usually includes front-end shredding of the waste, both to increase the efficacy of the microwave treatment and to reduce the volume of the end waste for disposal. If the waste is dry, water is introduced and the wet waste is introduced to the microwave chamber<ref name="Mals">[https://www.malsparo.com/treat2.htm/ Malsparo]</ref>. Typical operation is at 2450 Hz. Microwave power causes the temperature of the water to increase. If an [[Autoclaving\|autoclave]] provides heat from outside the waste, the microwave unit transmits energy as microwaves and that energy turns into heat inside the wet waste<ref name="Mals" />.		Microwave treatment units can be either on-site installations or mobile treatment vehicles. The processing usually includes front-end shredding of the waste, both to increase the efficacy of the microwave treatment and to reduce the volume of the end waste for disposal. If the waste is dry, water is introduced and the wet waste is introduced to the microwave chamber<ref name="Mals">[https://www.malsparo.com/treat2.htm/ Malsparo]</ref>. Typical operation is at 2450 Hz. Microwave power causes the temperature of the water to increase. If an [[Autoclaving\|autoclave]] provides heat from outside the waste, the microwave unit transmits energy as microwaves and that energy turns into heat inside the wet waste<ref name="Mals" />.

			Microwave disinfection works only when there is water in the waste because the radiation directly works on the water, not the solid components of the waste<ref name="Mals" />. For this reason, treatment units are often supplied with a humidifier. Processing time is in the region of 20 minutes per batch<ref name="Mals" />.

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Northern Chick: Additional text

2021-02-03T14:56:17Z

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	[[Microwaves]] are electromagnetic waves with a frequency between radio waves and infrared waves on the electromagnetic spectrum<ref name="Health">[https://wikiwaste.org.uk/index.php?title=Microwaves&action=edit&redlink=1/ HTM_07_01 Safe Management of Healthcare Waste]</ref>.		[[Microwaves]] are electromagnetic waves with a frequency between radio waves and infrared waves on the electromagnetic spectrum<ref name="Health">[https://wikiwaste.org.uk/index.php?title=Microwaves&action=edit&redlink=1/ HTM_07_01 Safe Management of Healthcare Waste]</ref>.

	When applied to the treatment of [[Healthcare Waste]], the mechanism of microbialinactivation is thermal. It is important for the [[Waste]] to be wet, either as a result of moisture naturally occurring in the waste stream or by the addition of moisture in the form of steam. The combination of the two – microwaves and moisture – creates ~~thethermal~~ process<ref name="Health" />. Some treatment processes utilise microwaves to heat water to form steam, which is then applied to the infectious [[Waste]] stream. “Dry” microwave systems are also available. These use direct microwave energy in a nitrogen atmosphere to treat the waste and produce higher treatment temperatures than those used by “wet” microwave technologies<ref name="Health" />.		When applied to the treatment of [[Healthcare Waste]], the mechanism of microbialinactivation is thermal. It is important for the [[Waste]] to be wet, either as a result of moisture naturally occurring in the waste stream or by the addition of moisture in the form of steam. The combination of the two – microwaves and moisture – creates the thermal process<ref name="Health" />. Some treatment processes utilise microwaves to heat water to form steam, which is then applied to the infectious [[Waste]] stream. “Dry” microwave systems are also available. These use direct microwave energy in a nitrogen atmosphere to treat the waste and produce higher treatment temperatures than those used by “wet” microwave technologies<ref name="Health" />.

			Microwave treatment units can be either on-site installations or mobile treatment vehicles. The processing usually includes front-end shredding of the waste, both to increase the efficacy of the microwave treatment and to reduce the volume of the end waste for disposal. If the waste is dry, water is introduced and the wet waste is introduced to the microwave chamber<ref name="Mals">[https://www.malsparo.com/treat2.htm/ Malsparo]</ref>. Typical operation is at 2450 Hz. Microwave power causes the temperature of the water to increase. If an [[Autoclaving\|autoclave]] provides heat from outside the waste, the microwave unit transmits energy as microwaves and that energy turns into heat inside the wet waste<ref name="Mals" />.



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Northern Chick at 13:29, 3 February 2021

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	[[Microwaves]] are electromagnetic waves with a frequency between radio waves and infrared waves on the electromagnetic spectrum<ref name="Health">[https://wikiwaste.org.uk/index.php?title=Microwaves&action=edit&redlink=1/ HTM_07_01 Safe Management of Healthcare Waste]</ref>.		[[Microwaves]] are electromagnetic waves with a frequency between radio waves and infrared waves on the electromagnetic spectrum<ref name="Health">[https://wikiwaste.org.uk/index.php?title=Microwaves&action=edit&redlink=1/ HTM_07_01 Safe Management of Healthcare Waste]</ref>.

	When applied to the treatment of [[Waste]], the mechanism of microbialinactivation is thermal. It is important for the [[Waste]] to be wet, either as a result of moisture naturally occurring in the waste stream or by the addition of moisture in the form of steam. The combination of the two – microwaves and moisture – creates thethermal process<ref name="Health" />. Some treatment processes utilise microwaves to heat water to form steam, which is then applied to the infectious [[Waste]] stream. “Dry” microwave systems are also available. These use direct microwave energy in a nitrogen atmosphere to treat the waste and produce higher treatment temperatures than those used by “wet” microwave technologies<ref name="Health" />.		When applied to the treatment of [[Healthcare Waste]], the mechanism of microbialinactivation is thermal. It is important for the [[Waste]] to be wet, either as a result of moisture naturally occurring in the waste stream or by the addition of moisture in the form of steam. The combination of the two – microwaves and moisture – creates thethermal process<ref name="Health" />. Some treatment processes utilise microwaves to heat water to form steam, which is then applied to the infectious [[Waste]] stream. “Dry” microwave systems are also available. These use direct microwave energy in a nitrogen atmosphere to treat the waste and produce higher treatment temperatures than those used by “wet” microwave technologies<ref name="Health" />.

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Northern Chick: Addition of references

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	[[Category: Technologies & Solutions]]		[[Category: Technologies & Solutions]]
			[[Microwaves]] are electromagnetic waves with a frequency between radio waves and infrared waves on the electromagnetic spectrum<ref name="Health">[https://wikiwaste.org.uk/index.php?title=Microwaves&action=edit&redlink=1/ HTM_07_01 Safe Management of Healthcare Waste]</ref>.

	[[Microwaves]] are electromagnetic waves with a frequency between radio waves and infrared waves on the electromagnetic spectrum<ref name="Health">[https://wikiwaste.org.uk/index.php?title=Microwaves&action=edit&redlink=1/ HTM_07_01 Safe Management of Healthcare Waste]</ref>. When applied to the treatment of [[Waste]], the mechanism of microbialinactivation is thermal. It is important for the [[Waste]] to be wet, either as a result of moisture naturally occurring in the waste stream or by the addition of moisture in the form of steam. The combination of the two – microwaves and moisture – creates thethermal process<ref name="Health" />. Some treatment processes utilise microwaves to heat water to form steam, which is then applied to the infectious [[Waste]] stream. “Dry” microwave systems are also available. These use direct microwave energy in a nitrogen atmosphere to treat the waste and produce higher treatment temperatures than those used by “wet” microwave technologies<ref name="Health" />.		When applied to the treatment of [[Waste]], the mechanism of microbialinactivation is thermal. It is important for the [[Waste]] to be wet, either as a result of moisture naturally occurring in the waste stream or by the addition of moisture in the form of steam. The combination of the two – microwaves and moisture – creates thethermal process<ref name="Health" />. Some treatment processes utilise microwaves to heat water to form steam, which is then applied to the infectious [[Waste]] stream. “Dry” microwave systems are also available. These use direct microwave energy in a nitrogen atmosphere to treat the waste and produce higher treatment temperatures than those used by “wet” microwave technologies<ref name="Health" />.

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[[Microwaves]] are electromagnetic waves with a frequency between radio waves and infrared waves on the electromagnetic spectrum<ref name="Health">[https://wikiwaste.org.uk/index.php?title=Microwaves&action=edit&redlink=1/ HTM_07_01 Safe Management of Healthcare Waste]</ref>. When applied to the treatment of [[Waste]], the mechanism of microbialinactivation is thermal. It is important for the [[Waste]] to be wet, either as a result of moisture naturally occurring in the waste stream or by the addition of moisture in the form of steam. The combination of the two – microwaves and moisture – creates thethermal process<ref name="Health" />. Some treatment processes utilise microwaves to heat water to form steam, which is then applied to the infectious [[Waste]] stream. “Dry” microwave systems are also available. These use direct microwave energy in a nitrogen atmosphere to treat the waste and produce higher treatment temperatures than those used by “wet” microwave technologies<ref name="Health" />.